Hannu Lintu makes a brilliant debut with the New York Philharmonic

Hannu Lintu conducts the New York Philharmonic

Daniil Trifonov, Sergei Babayan, Hannu Lintu and the New York Philharmonic

By Cameron Kelsall, 19 November 2022

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“Lintu treated the piece like a tone poem, privileging color over narrative progression”

Reviewed at Lincoln Center: Wu Tsai Theater, David Geffen Hall, New York City on 18 November 2022

Sibelius, The Oceanides symphonic poem for orchestra, (Aallottaret) Op.73

Bartók, Concerto for 2 Pianos, Percussion and Orchestra

Saariaho, Ciel d'hiver

Sibelius, Symphony no. 7 in C major, Op.105

Hannu Lintu, Conductor

Sergei Babayan, Piano

Daniil Trifonov, Piano

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Cameron Kelsall

Cameron Kelsall is a classical music critic and cultural reporter. He has written for Bachtrack since 2019, and his byline has appeared in many national and international classical music publications. Based in Philadelphia, he regularly travels around the United States for musical events. In addition to his career in journalism, Cameron also teaches in the Theatre Arts program at the University of Pennsylvania. He is also a certified sommelier and avid home cook. His favorite composer is Mahler. Twitter: @CameronPKelsall.